SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
NORTH AMERICAN SETTLEMENTS
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Question
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They all died
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They stayed forever
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They returned home after 1 year
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All stayed but 1 person
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first Roanoke colonists did not fare well, suffering from dwindling food supplies and Indian attacks, and in 1586 they returned to England aboard a ship captained by Sir Francis Drake.
Detailed explanation-2: -England first tried to set up colonies at Ronoake Island in 1585. This attempt was known as the Ralph Lane Colony . This colony failed due to conflict with Native Americans and lack of food and supplies.
Detailed explanation-3: -The establishment of the Roanoke Colony (/ˈroʊənoʊk/ ROH-ə-nohk) was an attempt by Sir Walter Raleigh to found the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Detailed explanation-4: -ROANOKE. Although the “Lost Colony” is a staple of historical lore, few have read John White’s poignant account of the attempted rescue of the colonists in 1590.